Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Does not pass

• Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 13.1% of the role's time · $1.7B

• Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.2% of the role's time · $1.5B

• Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.

  physical work, outside the screen · 10.9% of the role's time · $1.4B

• Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $1.1B · waiting on a check

• Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.4% of the role's time · $977M

• Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.1% of the role's time · $938M

• Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 5.9% of the role's time · $772M

• Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $545M

• Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $505M · waiting on a check

• Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $445M

• Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $323M · waiting on a check

• Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $321M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $248M

• Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $244M

• Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $236M · waiting on a check

• Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $63.0M

• Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $58.2M

• Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $55.5M